The event is typically filled with races and group running events organized by running organizations and clubs. This year, New York Road Runners, the organization behind the event, is asking participants to participate by running on their own.
Although running has seen a boom recently because of the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event celebrating the popular exercise will now nix its normally scheduled physical group outdoor activities.The event, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every June, is typically filled with races and group running events organized by running organizations and clubs. This year, New York Road Runners , the organization behind the event, is asking participants to participate by running on their own.
Participants are also encouraged to join in on a game of virtual tag with the #Run1Tag1 challenge, designed to inspire others to participate by tagging them on social media.Running safely during a pandemicRunning is one of the few physical activities you can safely practice while getting some fresh air outside, and that has led to more runners taking to the streets.With summer bringing warmer weather across the US, expect to see even more runners outside.
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